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... computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting an HDTV...25 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wireless connection (on selected models...33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...35 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time...45 Using Windows® 7 desktop...46 Managing your files and folders 48
... computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting an HDTV...25 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wireless connection (on selected models...33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...35 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time...45 Using Windows® 7 desktop...46 Managing your files and folders 48
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... Windows® 8.1 lock screen...53 Using the Windows® UI...54 Working with Windows® apps...57 Other keyboard shortcuts...62 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...63 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 63 Entering the BIOS Setup...64 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 65 Configuring the screen resolution...
... Windows® 8.1 lock screen...53 Using the Windows® UI...54 Working with Windows® apps...57 Other keyboard shortcuts...62 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...63 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 63 Entering the BIOS Setup...64 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 65 Configuring the screen resolution...
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...fields. • DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical ...shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are ...
...fields. • DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical ...shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are ...
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...;�m��p�l�e�t�e�a��t�a�s�k�. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: I�n�f�o�r�m��a�...;�n�e�n�t�s�w��h�e��n�t�r�y�in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual Refer to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task...
...;�m��p�l�e�t�e�a��t�a�s�k�. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: I�n�f�o�r�m��a�...;�n�e�n�t�s�w��h�e��n�t�r�y�in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual Refer to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 (optional) Recovery DVD x1 (optional) Antenna (optional) x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 (optional) Recovery DVD x1 (optional) Antenna (optional) x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel M32BF ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 11 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC!
Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel M32BF ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 11 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC!
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... a monitor to your computer. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your desktop PC. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides...
... a monitor to your computer. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your desktop PC. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides...
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... and K30BF 17 Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details. ENGLISH Using the onboard monitor ... DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your monitor to your desktop PC. • If your computer. 2.
... and K30BF 17 Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details. ENGLISH Using the onboard monitor ... DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your monitor to your desktop PC. • If your computer. 2.
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Press the power button on your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. For details on your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 19 Power button Power button M32BF K30BF 3. Turn your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Press the power button on your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. For details on your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 19 Power button Power button M32BF K30BF 3. Turn your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
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To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 21 Front panel M32BF Rear panel K30BF M32BF/K30BF For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 21 Front panel M32BF Rear panel K30BF M32BF/K30BF For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic M32BF 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic M32BF 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
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ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 27 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest ...; Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. This section provides you with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you , ...area, and keep it away from using your thighs. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with tips on your wrists...
ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 27 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest ...; Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. This section provides you with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you , ...area, and keep it away from using your thighs. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with tips on your wrists...
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...slows down after turning on . The CPU fan has been replaced. The system temperature is powering on the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to your computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. If the problem still persists, refer ...There is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is normal. in use. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is too...
...slows down after turning on . The CPU fan has been replaced. The system temperature is powering on the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to your computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. If the problem still persists, refer ...There is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is normal. in use. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is too...
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All Rights Reserved ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
All Rights Reserved ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
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... up your password, then click Next. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Review your language, then click Next. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 45 From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. To skip this step without entering any information. You may also click Next to skip this...
... up your password, then click Next. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Review your language, then click Next. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 45 From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. To skip this step without entering any information. You may also click Next to skip this...
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... such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from this list. ASUS Desktop PC 47 From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to the jumplist: 1. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin...
... such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from this list. ASUS Desktop PC 47 From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to the jumplist: 1. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin...
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... navigation pane, select the location of your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Grouping your files To group your data. 3. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 49 You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that you want . From the Arrange by...
... navigation pane, select the location of your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Grouping your files To group your data. 3. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 49 You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that you want . From the Arrange by...
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... option to launch the Start menu. 2. To launch Windows® 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. Select Create a new account. 4. ASUS Desktop PC 51
... option to launch the Start menu. 2. To launch Windows® 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. Select Create a new account. 4. ASUS Desktop PC 51
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...configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. Watch this to configure the following basic items: •...: 1. Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your Desktop PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your country or region...basic settings of screens appear to use on your Desktop PC. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Desktop PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears....
...configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. Watch this to configure the following basic items: •...: 1. Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your Desktop PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your country or region...basic settings of screens appear to use on your Desktop PC. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Desktop PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears....